In today’s environment, about a quarter of the world’s population has a tendency to develop blood clots. In the case of a superficial course of the disease, there is no danger to life, while deep vein thrombosis requires mandatory medical intervention.

Causes of the disease

Among the main factors that provoke the development of the disease are:

• blood composition;
• damage to the vascular walls;
• impaired blood flow.

In addition, among the possible causes of thrombosis:

• obesity;
• diabetes;
• lack of physical activity;
• varicose veins;
• rheumatism, oncology or cardiovascular disease.

The risk of developing the disease increases with the age of the patient. The highest incidence is among women over the age of sixty.

Symptomatology of thrombosis

The specific symptoms of the disease depend directly on the form of the disease. The problem of detection and diagnosis of the disease is that the symptomatology is not always clear and it is easy to confuse the first stages of pathology and other diseases.

Cases that require referral include:

• swelling, pain, and redness of areas of the skin;
• a sharp deterioration in the general condition of the body;
• malaise, chills or fever;
• sharp pain at the site of the vein.

In the vast majority of cases, regardless of the specific manifestations, only specialists can diagnose thrombosis, based on the results of a comprehensive examination.

How is the disease diagnosed at MDI Clinic?

To identify the problem, in addition to a general examination of the patient, clinic specialists prescribe:

• A blood test for D-dimer levels (a substance formed in the blood by enzymes whose purpose is to dissolve blood clots). The detection of D-dimer is a sign that the body is triggering its natural processes to fight the blood clot and needs to be helped to deal with the problem.
• Duplex ultrasound scan. Through this examination, the location of the clot and its size are clearly identified. In addition to diagnosing the disease, this option of examination is used during treatment to assess its effectiveness, as well as the dynamics of the disease.

In addition, doctors use magnetic resonance imaging, contrast venography, CT, thromboelastography, and additional tests and analyses, depending on the patient’s condition.

Advantages of contacting MDI Clinic

Our specialists have an impressive track record of successfully treating thrombosis at various stages. Highly qualified staff, the use of ultramodern equipment and advanced disease control techniques guarantee the effectiveness of all procedures.

Trust the recognized experts in Israeli medicine. Choose MDI Clinic and allow yourself a life free of illness, problems and discomfort.